JDAIM
Kate Louik. (Photo courtesy of Kate Louik)
January 6, 2025, 5:25 pm
Getting to know: Kate Louik
Commitment to inclusive education yields communal betterment and recognition
By Adam Reinherz
Alex Geht, founder of Testa-Seat, visits Pitt's Human Engineering Research Laboratories on Feb. 9. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
February 12, 2024, 3:40 pm
Local meetup showcases disability research while seeking pathway to ‘end users’
'We are one family. We all have a stake in this.'
By Adam Reinherz
Gesher Program Director Mary Hart and David Goodman (Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
February 5, 2024, 3:17 pm
Gesher program bolsters inclusion, promotes community
'We will learn new ways to serve and support our participants. And we hope to share those with everybody because we want to keep growing too.'
By Adam Reinherz
Sam Skobel, right, joins a dancer during a recital. Photo courtesy of Sam Skobel
January 25, 2024, 11:07 am
Lawrenceville dance instructor will be honored for commitment to inclusion
Sam Skobel will receive the Shore-Whitehill Award from The Branch on Feb. 17
By Adam Reinherz
Lexi and Cindy Vayonis. Photo courtesy of Cindy Vayonis
February 18, 2022, 5:16 pm
Shortage of care professionals poses crisis for families of those with disabilities
The inability to find help is exasperating, but advocates say change may come with a letter
By Adam Reinherz
Image by fumiko Inoue via iStock
January 14, 2022, 3:19 pm
JRS plans month of activities to celebrate inclusion
Opportunities to learn about issues facing people with disabilities, what barriers exist and best practices for disability inclusion in faith communities and daily life
By Adam Reinherz
Disability advocate and inclusion expert Matan Koch shares thoughts during the Feb. 24 program. Screenshot by Adam Reinherz
February 25, 2021, 1:39 pm
Disability advocate frames conversation about inclusion in Pittsburgh
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Jewish Residential Services welcome national expert Matan Koch
By Adam Reinherz
Delilah Picart spoke about her brother, Eric, during Temple Sinai's Moth-like event in recognition of JDAIM. Screenshot by David Rullo.
February 22, 2021, 2:25 pm
Temple Sinai celebrates Jewish Disability Awareness Month with live storytelling
“There is a saying in the disability advocacy community: ‘Nothing about us without us’”
By David Rullo
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